Reply Emails dilemma?? Cultural difference?
I work in a biochem research lab with a few Japanese MD, PhD post-docs. I am just undergraduate but I've been there for 3 years (longer than most of them). All of them never reply my e-mails (work emails, such as spreadsheets). Most of the time, they asked for specific info. a few days ago, i was asked to find local piano instructors since I play piano. I went on google, looked up not only my instructor's address and also made phone calls to my friends so i could provide more options.
And I didn't receive any reply of any form?? I would expect at least an indication that he has received the information. later I had to ask him did you get me e-mail? reply: yes...
I guess i'm a little offended, but just intrigued.
Thanks!!!
Comments
Because they have a much higher degree than you, they are being very arrogant and have no respect for you. They look down on you and treat you as a servant. Next thing they'll be asking you to fetch their coffees and go out to pick up their lunches for them.
The more sophisticated we get the more stupid they be. Rude is rude in any culture, don't let it ruin your day:)